Press Releases

KAPA‘A – The Department of Water (DOW) and contractor Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company Inc., (HDCC) held a blessing ceremony on Friday, July 11 to commence the Kapaʻa Homesteads Tanks Project.  This project will construct two 0.5 million-gallon storage tanks, totaling...

KŌLOA – In celebration of Smart Irrigation Month, the Department of Water (DOW) announces a talk story event on native Hawaiian plants in collaboration with the National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG). This free event will be held on Friday, July...

PRINCEVILLE – The Department of Water (DOW) is pleased to announce the upcoming “Community Preparedness Forum” hosted by North Shore Give. This event will be a collaborative effort with the Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) and the Community Emergency Response...

HANALEI – The Department of Water (DOW) is pleased to announce that repairs to the Hanalei Water System have been successfully completed. The repairs were finalized on Saturday, July 5, 2025. "After overcoming significant challenges related to manufacturing, shipping and...

7/5/25 (FINAL UPDATE) HANALEI AND ʻANINI – The Department of Water (DOW) has lifted the water conservation request for Hanalei and ʻAnini Beach customers as of approximately 11:45 a.m. this morning.  Customers may now resume normal water usage.    --- July...

HANALEI AND ʻANINI – The Department of Water (DOW) reminds customers in the Hanalei community and ʻAnini Beach areas that a water conservation request remains in effect due to the April 4, 2025, pump failure at the Maka Ridge Well...

Period covered: January 2024 to December 2024  LĪHUʻE – The Department of Water (DOW), County of Kaua’i announces the availability of the annual 2025 Water Quality Report, also known as a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).  The report covers the period...

HANALEI AND ʻANINI – The Department of Water (DOW) reminds customers in the Hanalei community and ʻAnini Beach areas, that a water conservation request remains in effect. Please limit water use as much as possible. Water conservation measures include turning...

LĪHUʻE – The Department of Water (DOW) reminds the community to attend an upcoming event to discuss the Kapaʻa Homesteads Tanks Project.   Join the DOW on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at St. Catherine of...